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Hash browns vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and veggie burgers

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E; however, veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 210% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 11 times more vitamin E than veggie burgers. While hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, veggie burgers have only 0.23mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +615.8%
Contains more IronIron +301.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +501.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5550%
~equal in Potassium ~333mg
~equal in Sodium ~569mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1039.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1835%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +170.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +345.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +19.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +84.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hash browns Veggie burger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 2.651mg 210%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg 84%
Selenium 0.4µg 22.6µg 40%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.951mg 34%
Folate 12µg 124µg 28%
Protein 2.58g 15.7g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.023g 24%
Iron 0.6mg 2.41mg 23%
Fats 17.04g 6.3g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.23mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.244mg 16%
Phosphorus 98mg 206mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 1.778g 15%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.753mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 136mg 12%
Copper 0.1mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.303mg 9%
Fiber 2.7g 4.9g 9%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.26mg 8%
Starch 25.74g 5.78g 8%
Magnesium 21mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.2µg 5%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.44g 5%
Calories 272kcal 177kcal 5%
Carbs 28.88g 14.27g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.289mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Potassium 355mg 333mg 1%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 4.5mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.07g N/A
Sodium 566mg 569mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 19.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Veggie burger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hash browns
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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